Shopify vs Competitors Q&A

Oct 21, 2022 10:30 AM11:30 AM EDT

Event Description

During our audio-only, Q&A sessions, we host thought leaders for thoughtful, fire-side chats to discuss the trending topics & pain points currently facing brands, merchants & retailers in the digital space. Each session is moderated by a BWG Connect professional to ensure that our conversations remain on topic and answer critical questions that the audience truly cares about.

All attendees will have the ability to ask live questions and will have access to introductions to the thought leader following the event. We're always open to making other meaningful connections to others within our network as well.

Discussion Topics & Questions

  • Updates on the eCommerce platform market
    • How did 3Q22 trend relative to aggregated demand and pipeline activity?
    • Do the trends differ across the different segments of the market (SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise)?
  • In aggregate, how was 3Q'22 GMV compared to expectations?
    • What are the category specific trends?
  • Is Shopify gaining or losing balance of share in platform evaluations?
    • How (if at all) has the Shopify win rate changed over the last 18 months?
  • What are your views on Shopify's key long-term initiatives (Headless, B2B, Fulfillment, Audiences, etc)?
    • Which do you expect to be successful and see merchant adoption?
    • How critical is it for Shopify to succeed with each?
  • Views on the competitive landscape (Shopify, BigCommerce, Magento, etc.) - who is in a position to gain vs. lose share over the next 12 months?
  • Which inning / stage of penetration are we currently at in terms B2B eCommerce?
    • Why does one platform win over another in B2B?

Featured Expert's Company Info

Irish Titan

Irish Titan is an ecommerce agency based on a “Business First. Online Second.” philosophy, delivering marketing, creative and development services on the Magento, Shopify Plus and BigCommerce platforms.

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Featured Expert

Bill Williams LinkedIn

Founder & CEO at BWG Strategy LLC

BWG Strategy is a research platform that provides market intelligence through Event Services, Business Development initiatives, and Market Research services. BWG hosts over 1,800 interactive executive strategy sessions (conference calls and in-person forums) annually that allow senior industry professionals across all sectors to debate fundamental business topics with peers, build brand awareness, gather market intelligence, network with customers/suppliers/partners, and pursue business development opportunities.

Darin Lynch LinkedIn

Founder and CEO at Irish Titan

Darin Lynch is the Founder and CEO of Irish Titan, an award-winning ecommerce agency. Darin brings 25 years of experience leading Fortune 100 financial firms to national retailers to start-up and early stage companies.

Darin has been honored as a 40 Under 40 winner, one of the Real Power 50, and is a member of the Federal Reserve Board Small Business Council. Darin is a former presidential candidate (and likely a future candidate too). He also bought Clint Eastwood a beer in 1994. But both of those stories are better shared in person.

Event Moderator

Bill Williams LinkedIn

Founder & CEO at BWG Strategy LLC

BWG Strategy is a research platform that provides market intelligence through Event Services, Business Development initiatives, and Market Research services. BWG hosts over 1,800 interactive executive strategy sessions (conference calls and in-person forums) annually that allow senior industry professionals across all sectors to debate fundamental business topics with peers, build brand awareness, gather market intelligence, network with customers/suppliers/partners, and pursue business development opportunities.

Darin Lynch LinkedIn

Founder and CEO at Irish Titan

Darin Lynch is the Founder and CEO of Irish Titan, an award-winning ecommerce agency. Darin brings 25 years of experience leading Fortune 100 financial firms to national retailers to start-up and early stage companies.

Darin has been honored as a 40 Under 40 winner, one of the Real Power 50, and is a member of the Federal Reserve Board Small Business Council. Darin is a former presidential candidate (and likely a future candidate too). He also bought Clint Eastwood a beer in 1994. But both of those stories are better shared in person.

What is BWG Connect?

BWG Connect provides executive strategy & networking sessions that help brands from any industry with their overall business planning and execution. BWG has built an exclusive network of 125,000+ senior professionals and hosts over 2,000 virtual and in-person networking events on an annual basis.
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